Chance to meet candidates in the Carrizozo election

Seven running for three seats, but one term is only for two years

Carrizozo voters will have a chance to meet and ask questions of the seven candidates in the March 1 municipal elections during a "meet and greet" event at 7 p.m., Jan. 19, in the Lincoln County Commission’s chambers.

Running for the single two-year term position on the council are Tommy Guevara and Mike Petty.

Running for two, four-year terms on the town council are Richard Hyatt, Oscar Seleme, Dennis Vega, Chris Ventura and Dusty Voss.

The seats are at-large and the election is nonpartisan.

Dennis Dunnum will moderate and present the questions submitted by those in attendance.